India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart

Customers in New Delhi may be interested to know that Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphone companies have been accused of colluding with Amazon and Flipkart to exclusively launch products on their Indian websites, violating antitrust laws. The Competition Commission of India found that these companies gave preference to select sellers, prioritized certain listings, and offered steep discounts, harming other competitors in the market. This investigation could result in fines and changes to business practices for the companies involved. The findings are a setback for Amazon and Flipkart in the growing Indian e-commerce market, where they have faced criticism for hurting offline retailers. Smartphone companies like Samsung and Xiaomi may face legal challenges as a result of the reports.